Month: September 2024
The tropical rainforest region
The Tropical Rainforest Region: A Symphony of Life and a Vital Ecosystem The tropical rainforest region, a vibrant tapestry of life woven across the globe, is a testament to the Earth’s incredible biodiversity. This unique ecosystem, characterized by its dense vegetation, high rainfall, and consistently warm temperatures, plays a crucial role in regulating global climate, … Read more
Hoysals of Dwarsamudra
Hoysals of Dwarsamudra The Hoysalas ruled a large part of modern day Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu from the 10th to the 14th century. Historians consider them to have been natives of the Malnad region in Karnataka but inscriptions also point towards connections with the Yadavas from North India. The Hoysala … Read more
Biennial Crops
The World of Biennial Crops: A Deep Dive into Two-Year Wonders Biennial crops, with their unique life cycle spanning two growing seasons, offer a fascinating glimpse into the diverse strategies of the plant kingdom. These plants, unlike their annual counterparts, don’t rush to complete their life cycle in a single year. Instead, they strategically invest … Read more
Information Commission
The Central Information Commission has been constituted with effect from 12-10-2005 under the Right To Information act, 2005. The jurisdiction of the Commission extends over all Central Public Authorities. The Commission has certain powers and functions mentioned in sections 18, 19, 20 and 25 of the RTI Act, 2005.These broadly relate to adjudication in second … Read more
Difference between Legislative and Executive
The Power Divide: Understanding the Difference Between Legislative and Executive Branches The foundation of any democratic society rests on the principle of separation of powers. This principle, famously articulated by Montesquieu, divides governmental authority into distinct branches, each with its own specific functions and responsibilities. This division aims to prevent the concentration of power in … Read more
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India: Guardian of Democracy The Election Commission of India (ECI) stands as a cornerstone of India’s democratic system, playing a pivotal role in ensuring free and fair elections. Established in 1950, the ECI has evolved over the years, adapting to the changing political landscape and technological advancements. This article delves into … Read more
Cyber-crime and cyber laws
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW INCLUDING CYBER LAWS (CONCEPTS, PURPOSE, PROSPECTS) In India, cyber laws are contained in the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”) which came into force on October 17, 2000. The main purpose of the Act is to provide legal recognition to electronic commerce and to facilitate filing of electronic records with the Government. … Read more
To cope with climate challenge and to develop resilience of Indian agriculture covering crops, livestock and fisheries to climatic variability ICAR has started NICRA. Discuss the features of this project.( schemes)
Climate change is inevitable. The best strategy to deal with Climate Change is adoption of practices to make our farming more resilient. ICAR has launched a Network of project called NICRA. It stands for National innovation on climate resilient agriculture. The salient features of NICRA are as follows: It takes into account the critical … Read more